Climate protesters at Stanstead
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Err, hello, security, anyone? Maybe they did a good thing by highlighting the lax nature of airfield security in the country.
(please move, posted in wrong forum)
Err, hello, security, anyone? Maybe they did a good thing by highlighting the lax nature of airfield security in the country.
(please move, posted in wrong forum)
The only way to secure civilian airfields is to adopt the military way of protecting theirs. The fly in that ointment are those who will cry "oooooh its too expensive...can't do that!".
So far the UK has been fairly fortunate in that incursions from outside the peri fence have not been overly serious. It is only a matter of time before someone does take things a few steps further - most incidents of this type are due to drivers losing control of their vehicles cos of a medical problem or drink/drug issues and its thankfully still fairly rare.
Pre-emptive peri security should be considered in this anarchic time that we seem to be living in. Who picks up the bill for it, well that will be the classic case of buck (or bill) passing.
So far the UK has been fairly fortunate in that incursions from outside the peri fence have not been overly serious. It is only a matter of time before someone does take things a few steps further - most incidents of this type are due to drivers losing control of their vehicles cos of a medical problem or drink/drug issues and its thankfully still fairly rare.
Pre-emptive peri security should be considered in this anarchic time that we seem to be living in. Who picks up the bill for it, well that will be the classic case of buck (or bill) passing.
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It is concerning to hear about the recent events involving climate protesters at the private aircraft handling area in Great Britain. While it's important to respect differing perspectives, it's crucial to address environmental concerns through peaceful and constructive means. Vandalism and unauthorized access are not the way to promote environmental awareness. It's essential for individuals and communities to engage in meaningful dialogues and take positive actions to address climate change and environmental issues. Let's work together to protect our planet for future generations, fostering a sustainable and harmonious relationship with our environment.
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Makes you wonder if Buck House, the GCHQ donught and other protected premises are actually easy to get into... Not that I intend to try or research, for the benefit of the spooks'...
The 2 protagonists pleaded not guilty at court today (purely, of course, to guarantee more publicity, given the evidence they posted all over the interpipes)
They were denied bail and the next hearing will be at Chelmsford Crown Court on 22 Jul. A month inside should allow them plenty of thinking time.
They were denied bail and the next hearing will be at Chelmsford Crown Court on 22 Jul. A month inside should allow them plenty of thinking time.
BBC reporting £52,000 worth of damage to the aircraft. Really hope they are compelled to pay it ............. and spend time locked up. Ideally they should also be made to pay damages and compensation to the aircraft owners, the airport authority, the airlines whose flights were disrupted, and the passengers on those flights. Sadly I suspect that will not happen, but as they have pleaded Not Guilty, their Defence Barristers will have a hard task ahead.
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The business park at Stansted used to be very popular with aviation enthusiasts but a few years ago they were banned from entering, apparently over privacy concerns from customers of Harrods and Universal. Had they still been allowed, extra sets of eyes and ears might have reduced the impact.
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The business park at Stansted used to be very popular with aviation enthusiasts but a few years ago they were banned from entering, apparently over privacy concerns from customers of Harrods and Universal. Had they still been allowed, extra sets of eyes and ears might have reduced the impact.
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MAG sold off the Northside and all is now owned by Columbia Threadneedle. The FBOs handle Heads Of State, VVIP, HNI etc so yes privacy is the whole reason for using a FBO.
The only way to secure civilian airfields is to adopt the military way of protecting theirs. The fly in that ointment are those who will cry "oooooh its too expensive...can't do that!".
So far the UK has been fairly fortunate in that incursions from outside the peri fence have not been overly serious. It is only a matter of time before someone does take things a few steps further - most incidents of this type are due to drivers losing control of their vehicles cos of a medical problem or drink/drug issues and its thankfully still fairly rare.
Pre-emptive peri security should be considered in this anarchic time that we seem to be living in. Who picks up the bill for it, well that will be the classic case of buck (or bill) passing.
So far the UK has been fairly fortunate in that incursions from outside the peri fence have not been overly serious. It is only a matter of time before someone does take things a few steps further - most incidents of this type are due to drivers losing control of their vehicles cos of a medical problem or drink/drug issues and its thankfully still fairly rare.
Pre-emptive peri security should be considered in this anarchic time that we seem to be living in. Who picks up the bill for it, well that will be the classic case of buck (or bill) passing.
I can still remember Greenham Common protests, pretty sure someone got into the control tower too I think at one stage. Maybe the JSO's and their ilk should do an "embrace the base" protest...stay outside the peri fence, link arms and quietly protest just as the Greenham women did. Didn't do that much damage, relatively peaceful, no orange paint used but they got their point across and they gained backing from the public. Whereas JSO etc are determined to damage everything, cause traffic hold ups etc and the public are largely sick to death of them.
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And I suppose they could put up better fences if they are worried about a few people with a long lens. For some of the high value passengers, a person with serious bad intent would tell a rent-a-cop on minimum wage to F O if they had something they were shortly going to "point" or "fire" through the fence...?
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I can still remember Greenham Common protests, pretty sure someone got into the control tower too I think at one stage. Maybe the JSO's and their ilk should do an "embrace the base" protest...stay outside the peri fence, link arms and quietly protest just as the Greenham women did. Didn't do that much damage, relatively peaceful, no orange paint used but they got their point across and they gained backing from the public. Whereas JSO etc are determined to damage everything, cause traffic hold ups etc and the public are largely sick to death of them.
"Ha-haa!! Let's see you fly with this daubed all over you! Oh, wait..."
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Time these protesters had their own houses sprayed orange.
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